Lunch at Dai Shu Geok (Big Tree Foot), Ipoh

Dai Shu Geok (Big Tree Foot) is a popular food spot for its Yong Tau Foo at Ipoh, Perak. We came here for our lunch after admiring the cave temple at Kek Look Tong Cave Temple [极乐洞]. The name means Big (Dai) Tree (Shu) Foot (Geok) in Cantonese. There are many big tress in the area. At first I thought this place only sell Yong Tau Foo but actually it has many other food stalls as well. Reads on to find out more about our experience here.

So many customers here at Dai Shu Geok (Big Tree Foot), Ipoh during lunch time. We actually waited almost 30 minutes for a table. You must get a table first before ordering as they will ask you for your table’s number.

Another view of the busy eating place at Dai Shu Geok (Big Tree Foot), Ipoh.

View of Dai Shu Geok (Big Tree Foot), Ipoh from outside. I guess that is the big tree the name is referring to. The food here is cheap and nice but very crowded during our visit. Anyway, crowded means delicious, right? Just remember to pack something to eat if you are hungry while waiting for a table here.